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    The Keirsey Temperament Sorter II

    Decide on answer a or b and put a check mark in the proper column of the answersheet. Scoring directions are provided. There are no right or wrong answers sinceabout half the population agrees with whatever answer you choose.

    1. When the phone rings do you(a) hurry to get to it first (b) hope someone else will answer

    2. Are you more(a) observant than introspective (b) introspective than observant

    3. Is it worse to(a) have your head in the clouds (b) be in a rut

    4. With people are you usually more(a) firm than gentle (b) gentle than firm

    5. Are you more comfortable in making(a) critical judgments (b) value judgment

    6. Is clutter in the workplace something you(a) take time to straighten up (b) tolerate pretty well

    7. Is it your way to(a) make up your mind quickly (b) pick and choose at some length

    8. Waiting in line, do you often(a) chat with others (b) stick to business

    9. Are you more(a) sensible than ideational (b) ideational than sensible

    10. Are you more interested in(a) what is actual (b) what is possible

    11. In making up your mind are you more likely to go by

    (a) data (b) desires

    12. In sizing up others do you tend to be(a) objective and impersonal (b) friendly and personal

    13. Do you prefer contracts to be(a) signed, sealed, and delivered (b) settled on a handshake

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    14. Are you more satisfied having(a) a finished product (b) work in progress

    15. At a party, do you(a) interact with many, even strangers (b) interact with a few friends

    16. Do you tend to be more(a) factual than speculative (b) speculative than factual

    17. Do you like writers who(a) say what they mean (b) use metaphors and symbol

    18. Which appeals to you more:(a) consistency of thought (b) harmonious relationships

    19. If you must disappoint someone are you usually

    (a) frank and straightforward (b) warm and considerate

    20. On the job do you want your activities(a) scheduled (b) unscheduled

    21. Do you more often prefer(a) final, unalterable statements (b) tentative, preliminary statements

    22. Does interacting with strangers(a) energize you (b) tax your reserves

    23. Facts(a) speak for themselves (b) illustrate principles

    24. Do you find visionaries and theorists(a) somewhat annoying (b) rather fascinating

    25. In a heated discussion, do you(a) stick to your guns (b) look for common ground

    26. Is it better to be(a) just (b) merciful

    27. At work, is it more natural for you to(a) point out mistakes - (b) try to please others

    28. Are you more comfortable(a) after a decision (b) before a decision

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    29. Do you tend to(a) say right out what's on your mind (b) keep your ears open

    30. Common sense is(a) usually reliable (b) frequently questionable

    31. Children often do not(a) make themselves useful enough (b) exercise their fantasy enough

    32. When in charge of others do you tend to be (a) firm and unbending (b) forgivingand lenient

    33. Are you more often(a) a cool-headed person (b) a warm-hearted person

    34. Are you prone to

    (a) nailing things down (b) exploring the possibilities

    35. In most situations are you more(a) deliberate than spontaneous (b) spontaneous than deliberate

    36. Do you think of yourself as(a) an outgoing person (b) a private person

    37. Are you more frequently(a) a practical sort of person (b) a fanciful sort of person

    38. Do you speak more in(a) particulars than generalities (b) generalities than particulars

    39. Which is more of a compliment:(a) "There's a logical person" (b) "There's a sentimental person"

    40. Which rules you more(a) your thoughts (b) your feelings

    41. When finishing a job, do you like to(a) tie up all the loose ends (b) move on to something else

    42. Do you prefer to work(a) to deadlines (b) just whenever

    43. Are you the kind of person who(a) is rather talkative (b) doesn't miss much

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    44. Are you inclined to take what is said(a) more literally (b) more figuratively

    45. Do you more often see(a) what's right in front of you (b) what can only be imagined

    46. Is it worse to be(a) a softy (b) hard-nosed

    47. In trying circumstances are you sometimes(a) too unsympathetic (b) too sympathetic

    48. Do you tend to choose(a) rather carefully (b) somewhat impulsively

    49. Are you inclined to be more

    (a) hurried than leisurely (b) leisurely than hurried

    50. At work do you tend to(a) be sociable with your colleagues (b) keep more to yourself

    51. Are you more likely to trust(a) your experiences (b) your conceptions

    52. Are you more inclined to feel(a) down to earth (b) somewhat removed

    53. Do you think of yourself as a(a) tough-minded person (b) tender-hearted person

    54. Do you value in yourself more that you are(a) reasonable (b) devoted

    55. Do you usually want things(a) settled and decided (b) just penciled in

    56. Would you say you are more(a) serious and determined (b) easy going

    57. Do you consider yourself(a) a good conversationalist (b) a good listener

    58. Do you prize in yourself(a) a strong hold on reality (b) a vivid imagination

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    59. Are you drawn more to(a) fundamentals (b) overtones

    60. Which seems the greater fault:(a) to be too compassionate (b) to be too dispassionate

    61. Are you swayed more by(a) convincing evidence (b) a touching appeal

    62. Do you feel better about(a) coming to closure (b) keeping your options open

    63. Is it preferable mostly to(a) make sure things are arranged (b) just let things happen naturally

    64. Are you inclined to be

    (a) easy to approach (b) somewhat reserved

    65. In stories do you prefer(a) action and adventure (b) fantasy and heroism

    66. Is it easier for you to(a) put others to good use (b) identify with others

    67. Which do you wish more for yourself:(a) strength of will (b) strength of emotion

    68. Do you see yourself as basically(a) thick-skinned (b) thin-skinned

    69. Do you tend to notice(a) disorderliness (b) opportunities for change

    70. Are you more(a) routinized than whimsical (b) whimsical than routinized

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